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Festival / Motor cruising / Non-tidal Medway

21 July, 2019

Maidstone River Festival, 27 July 2019

Thanks to sponsorship by Weston Homes, the Maidstone River Festival is back after a pause of a few years and we are planning a day all the family can enjoy. The River Festival started...

Classic vessels / Regatta / Sailing barges / Swale

18 July, 2019

Swale Smack and Barge Match, 10 Aug 2019 – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

There’s nowhere better to be than at sea to watch the 50-odd traditional vessels that are expected to attend. But for those not afloat there are good vantage points at the point at Harty...

Dinghy racing / Keelboat racing / Navigation / Peel Ports

17 July, 2019

Blackstakes buoy gone for good

The cylindrical yellow buoy on the south side of Saltpan Reach has again been removed by Peel Ports without notice, this time permanently. The Blackstakes buoy was a racing mark, located to keep boats...

Dinghy sailing / Sailing / Training

16 July, 2019

Adult sailing sessions at Medway YC, Saturdays

Medway Yacht Club is running “adult sailing sessions” on Saturday mornings. The participants can sail their own boats or clubs boats and one instructor will be on water giving advice and training. The informal...

Power boating / RYA / Safety / Training

15 July, 2019

RYA Powerboat Training at Medway YC

Medway Yacht Club will be running RYA Powerboat Training sessions on Thursdays and Fridays, 9.00 to 16.00. The price for the Powerboat Level 2 will be £120 for members (including members of local MSBA/RYA...

Crime / Medway Council

12 July, 2019

Another mystery boat on Rochester Pier

“Chequered Flag” has been moored without permission on Rochester Pier for at least two weeks. Adam Taylor of Medway Council says it will be seized and sold if not removed by 18 July. If...

Marinas / Planning

12 July, 2019

New marina proposed at Otterham Creek

Planning permission is being sought for the redevelopment of Clark’s Lodges and Marina at Otterham Creek on Woodgers Wharf, a site currently used as a scaffolder’s yard. The “working marina” would accommodate 39 houseboats...

Motor cruising / Power boating / RYA / Safety / Yacht cruising

11 July, 2019

MCA yacht and powerboat safety consultation

The MCA wants to hear recreational boaters’ views on six draft Marine Guidance Notes (MGN) concerning guidance on boat safety over the next few weeks. The six notices cover guidance on keel groundings, rigging...

Motor cruising / Police / Power boating / Rally / Yacht cruising / Youth

9 July, 2019

West India Dock Rally, 23-26 Aug 2019

Medway/Swale clubs are invited to join a rally to West India Dock (in the heart of London’s Docklands) on the August bank holiday weekend. The event is organised by the Dockland Scout Project on...

Open Day / Rowing

27 June, 2019

Try Rowing on the Medway, 14 July

Rowing is a great way to enjoy the river and stay fit. If you are 18 or over, come and try rowing at Medway Towns Rowing Club’s open day on Sunday 14 July. Sign...